What does guile mean?
Guile means (uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception..
Guile
/ɡaɪl/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
- Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty.
- To deceive, beguile, bewile.
- Obsolete form of gold.
- Alternative form of gyle.
Example Sentences
It was a result that owed a lot to a moment of guile from Ramires but more to a display of guts from the Brazilian and his team-mates after Terry's needless dismissal eight minutes before half-time for driving a knee into the back of Alexis Sanchez off the ball.
Estonia were struggling to get to grips with the game while Ireland were showing a composure and guile that demonstrated their experience in play-off ties.
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
Who means no guile, be guiled soonest shall
Synonyms for guile
Antonyms for guile
Related Words
Word Forms
- guiles
- guiling
- guiled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for guile?
Common synonyms include cunning, chicanery, craft, trickery.
What is the opposite of guile?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use guile in a sentence?
It was a result that owed a lot to a moment of guile from Ramires but more to a display of guts from the Brazilian and his team-mates after Terry's needless dismissal eight minutes before half-time for driving a knee into the back of Alexis Sanchez off the ball.
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